Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Date: Weekends beginning Saturday, May 4, 2013 through Sunday, June 2, 2013: May 4 & 5, May 11 & 12, May 18 & 19, May 25-27, June 1 & 2, June 8 & 9 (NOTE: Dates may be added or removed based on the condition of the fields.)Location: Sweetfields FarmCost: $8.50/adult, $4.50/child age 3-11, FREE for children age 2 and younger (NOTE: The Farm accepts cash only! Tax is included in the price.); U-pick and freshly collected produce will be available for purchase, as well as food, ice cream and drinks; Veggie launcher is $2 for 3 shots; Animal feed is sometimes available for purchaseInfo: (352) 279-0977; Sweetfields Farm Website; Sweetfields Farm Facebook PageDistance: Sweetfields Farm is approximately 1 hour north of Downtown Tampa

What Should You Bring?
– Camera
— Sunscreen
— Bottled water
– Closed-toe walking shoes (not dress shoes, sandals or flip flops )
– Dress appropriate for the local weather (You will be outside)
– Cash (credit cards and checks will not be accepted, and there is no ATM)
— You are welcome to bring your own picnic lunch, or purchase food, ice cream and drinks on-site

NOTE: Also, children 18 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Click here for Farm rules.

What’s Doing?
Don’t miss an opportunity to get lost is a maze of corn! Plus, there will be fun activities for the family to enjoy. In addition to the corn maze, your admission will include:
— Hay ride
— Hay maze
— Hay play area
— Duck race
— Spider web maze
— Treehouse
— Story teller
— FREE craft of the season
— Visit the animals… and more!

There is a picnic area for families to enjoy, as well.

What to Bring: Water, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes (no dress shoes, sandals or flip flops please), your camera and some cash (there is NO ATM on the farm, and credit/check is not accepted). Also, be sure to wear clothes appropriate to the weather, and keep in mind that this is a working farm, so there is lots of dirt and uneven ground. Be sure to check out their Farm Rules before you go.

Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012Location: Munn Park & Explorations V Children’s MuseumCost: All activities in Munn Park included with admission to Explorations V; Admission: FREE admission for museum members and children under 2; $7/child & adult; $3.50/senior (65+) & military personnel with current ID (Family Memberships start at $70); Have AAA? Get a 10% discount!Info: (863) 687-3869; WebsiteDistance: Explorations V Children’s Museum is approximately 40 minutes east of Downtown Tampa

What’s Doing?
Explorations V will be hosting its 31st Annual Children’s Festival in Munn Park, as well as throughout the three floors of the Museum. Volunteers from businesses, schools and organizations provide creative experiences for children. The whole family is invited to join in the art, science and music fun and hands-on exhibits, plus:
— Giant slide
— Shows
— Prizes… and more!

What’s Doing?
Enjoy the lavish holiday decorations of a 19th century Christmas as your tour the Gamble Mansion and Patten House. Costumed volunteers will re-enact the days of the 1840s-1870s. The day will also include:
— Soldier’s camp
— Early craft demonstrations
— Live music
— Food

Disclaimer: The information presented here is accurate to the best of my knowledge when I publish each event. However, event hosts can reschedule, change or cancel any event at any time. Consequently, I highly recommend both calling ahead and having a back-up plan.